Liquor Store Keyholder (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Liquor Store Keyholder (Part-time) position is an ongoing, non-exempt role with expected hours of 20-25 per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The starting pay is $17.00/hour, depending on qualifications. This role reports to the Liquor Store Manager and is located at one of three Eden Prairie Liquor Store locations. The Liquor Store Operations generate significant annual sales and profits that contribute to various City projects. The Keyholder provides leadership assistance in the manager's absence, ensures a positive customer experience, educates customers on products, maintains store presentation and safety, and adheres to all policies, procedures, and laws related to liquor sales. Teamwork is emphasized, and employees may be asked to perform various duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of three years work experience and 1-2 years of post-high school education or minimum of five years work experience.
• Ability to reconcile cash and receipts, able to obtain knowledge of cash register and point-of-sale procedures.
• This position requires the ability to lift/pull/push/move/carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• The ability to bend/stand/reach is also required.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in retail, service or liquor industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership assistance in the absence of store or assistant manager by giving work direction to part-time employees; securing cash, receipts, and facilities; opening and closing the store.
• Provides a pleasant shopping experience by welcoming customers in the store, answering questions, making smooth transactions and resolving customer issues in a timely manner.
• Educates customers on products and merchandise so buyers can make an informed decision; is a “go-to” person for others.
• Ensures the store’s presentation and safety is held to a high standard by cleaning, stocking shelves, and completing light custodial work.
• Follows all policies, procedures and laws related to selling liquor (i.e. selling liquor to individuals that are 21 years of age and older).

Benefits

• Profits generated by the liquor stores are used to fund several City projects including the pavement management program, facility maintenance and replacement of playground equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED